The Head Priest turned to look at the children, "Please accompany his highness to the others. Don't forget to be very polite."
The two children who were so terrified, I could see them trembling. They were androgynous and nearly identical so I couldn't if they were boys or girls. However, it was clear that they didn't want to go with Simon.
One managed to whisper out in a stutter, "B-But…"
The Head priest frowned, "Now children… You must not act so improper in front of the Royal Family."
They bit their lips and looked down. I felt a bit bad for them. They look so pitiful like an adult was bullying them unreasonably.
I bent down to them with a smile. I spoke in a warm tone, "There, there. Don't be afraid. Simon won't hurt you; I promise."
They both glanced up at Simon then looked back at me. The one who spoke earlier spoke again, "But… If we mess up, they will kill us."
